Presentation on the major findings of Monitoring Institutes on implementation of the MDM in Goa State i. Name of the Monitoring Institution : CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & STUDIES (CDECS) ii. Period of the report : 1st APRIL, 2012 TO 30th SEPTEMBER 2012 iii . District’s name Month and date of Visit No of Schools visited in each district (Primary and Upper Primary Schools) Primary Schools Upper Primary Schools others South Goa 13th July,2012 to 30th July, 2012 24 10 STCs- 06

Strengths of MDM In (100%) sample schools MDM was served daily. In 100% sample schools where MDM was served to children, no discrimination (gender, caste and community) in cooking or serving or seating arrangements has been observed by MI. There was variety in the food served for MDM. This includes Poolav, Bhaji-pav and Sheera. Potable water for drinking was available in all the 34 sample schools (100%). In majority of sample schools (82%) children take meals in an orderly manner. Children were satisfied with the quality and quantity of MDM in majority of sample schools.

Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points Regularity in serving meal Regularity in serving MDM in 34 (100%) schools. Cooked meal was not hot, as MDM in all the 34 sample schools (100%) was prepared and supplied by SHG. The SHG cook food at their place and supply to schools.

Major Actionable points/ Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 2. Student Enrollment, attendance and children availing MDM Enrollment- 2621 Attendance- 2483 (95%) Children availing MDM as per MDM register- 2353 (95%) Children actually availing MDM on day of visit-2309(93%) Children actually availing MDM on the previous day- 2336 (94%) How all enrolled children should take MDM.

Major Actionable points/ Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 3. Regularity in delivering Food grain and Cooking Cost to School In all the 34 sample schools (100%) visited by MI, MDM is supplied by SHG. Thus, food grains are not delivered in school. It has been given to SHG. Similarly, in all the 34 sample schools (100%) visited by MI, MDM is supplied by SHG. Thus, cooking conversion cost was given to SHGs. The conversion cost to SHGs was given after submission of bill after a month. The SHGs were receiving the conversion cost regularly.

Gender Equity

Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 4. Feedback from Children on quality and quantity of MDM Children were satisfied with quality of MDM in 28 (82%) schools. Children were satisfied with quantity of MDM in 24 (71%) schools. MDM in all the 34 sample schools was supplied by SHG. The MDM was prepared by SHG during early morning, whereas children took MDM during day hours i.e. after 3-4 hours of cooking. By that time MDM supplied by SHG became cold especially Pulao. Regarding quantity of MDM given to per child in the district, equal quantity of MDM is given to each child (younger and elder). One piece of Pao is given to each child. Thus, more quantity of Bhaji, pulao and more number of pao should be given to elderly child of class 4 to 7.

MDM served - Quality and quantity of MDM Quality of Bhaji Quality of Pao Quality of Pulao Quantity of Pulao

Major Actionable points/ Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 5. Cooking/ Serving of MDM at school, Availability of fuel for cooking MDM, Status of available infrastructure for MDM In 34 (100%) schools MDM is prepared and supplied in schools by SHG. In 34 (100%) schools potable water available. In 06 schools (18%) children had adequate utensils for taking MDM. MDM should be cooked at school level. Serving plate were lacking in 28 schools (82%). Children bring tiffin from their home for taking MDM.

Major Actionable points/ Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 6. Following Safety and Hygiene, Community Participation and MDM menu In 20 schools (59%) children encouraged to wash hand before and after taking MDM. In 28 schools (82%)children take meal in orderly manner. 13 schools (38%) displayed their weekly menu. In 10 schools (29%), PRI / community members participated in supervision and monitoring of MDM. Similarly, in case of participation of parents, it was reported in 20 schools (59%). Hand washing should be encouraged amongst students. Weekly menu should be displayed in 21 schools (62%). Ensure community participation in schools

Major Actionable points/ Critical Points Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 7. Monitoring by MDM Officials In 03 schools (9% ) MDM monitored by State Officials. In 06 (18%) schools MDM monitored by District Officials. In 19 (56%) schools MDM monitored by block Officials. Monitoring of MDM especially by state and district should be held regularly. Regular staff for MDM at Block and district level and may be at State. 11

Major Actionable points/ Critical Points Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 8. School Health Programme & supplement diets etc. In 18 schools (53%) children were given micronutrients (Iron, folic acid, vitamin – A dosage) and de-worming medicine in the schools through Medical and Health Department. The health check-ups, Measurement of height and weight took place on yearly basis. Health card was reported in 30 Schools (88%) sample schools. Ensure effective school health programme with support from Health department. Regularity in school Health check-up in real sense. Ensure referrals to the right place. Ensure regular visit of health functionaries to schools. Ensure Health card in remaining 12% schools. 12

Major Actionable points/ Key Items (Monitored ) Major Achievements Major Actionable points/ Critical Points 9. Perception of Teachers and Headmasters about MDM impact In 74% schools MDM improved enrollment. In 68% schools MDM improved attendance. In 79% schools MDM improved well being. School Teachers / Head teacher should realized the importance of MDM. Teachers should go beyond the implementing a scheme only i.e. ensuring the school well being. SMC role may be visualized by teachers and give space to SMC members/ community. 13

Children taking their MDM Children School Health Card Flashes Children taking their MDM Children School Health Card MDM Menu

Letter from directorate of Education showing comments on draft report Comments and suggestion of Draft Report of 4th half yearly. (GOA) Letter from directorate of Education showing comments on draft report                                     NO:DE/VOC/MDM/626/WS/- PF/2012-13/                                                                     Government of Goa,                                                                    Directorate of Education,                                                                    Porvorim   Goa. 403521                                                                                                         Dated: -  28 /11/2012.   To, Dr. Upendra K. Singh, With reference to your  Letter No.CDECS/MHRD (SSA-MI-2011-12)651/2012 dated  20th September 2012  on the above cited subject,  after going through the 4th half yearly Mid Day Meal Monitoring  report  it is seen that the following remarks/ suggestions  have been  made for  strengthening Mid Day Meal Scheme. 1.To add the menu liked by the children as well as nutritious & rich in   proteins & vitamin.     2.To provide serving plates in schools 3. Increase the quantity of food & hygienic  of the food served 4. Hygienic  in bringing cooked food Besides in the report you have noted that. i. The meal served is not hot. ii. Menu is not displayed in  some schools.      iii. Pulao was not with enough vegetables.       iv. The quality & quantity were not up to the mark. We have noted the above points and will  take  due care and measures   to improve the  meal served under the Mid Day Meal Scheme for the academic year 2013-14. Further the Government has  planned to strengthen Mid Day Meal Scheme by outsourcing   the agency for  monitoring & evaluation  of the scheme.               Yours faithfully,                                                                                        ( A. V. Powar)    Addl. Director of Education Copy to : The Director(MDM), Ministry of Human Resource Development,

Challenges/ Suggestions As per observation of MI cooked meal was not hot, as MDM in all the 34 sample schools was prepared and supplied by SHG. The SHG cook food at their place and supply to schools. MDM menu should be displayed in the schools. There is also great need to review the menu and it should be nutritious and diverse (different meals on different days). The MDM was prepared by SHG during early morning, whereas children took MDM during day hours i.e. after 3-4 hours of cooking. By that time MDM supplied by SHG became cold especially Pulao. According to children, pulao become tasteless, dry and cold during lunch time. Some dal or liquid vegetables should be given with pulao. Also, quality of bhaji given with pao should be improved. Bhaji should include green vegetables instead of dry peas or chole (white gram). 16

Contd..Challenges/ Suggestions More quantity of Bhaji, pulao and more number of pao should be given to elderly child of class 4 to 7. Plates of uniform standards may be made available in the schools for children so that children really enjoy with the MDM rather than some bring small katori/ small Tiffin boxes, etc from home for taking MDM. State should undertake studies/evaluations regularly Quality inputs – Monitoring, Supervision & Pursuance 17

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & STUDIES (CDECS), JAIPUR Presentation by: Name Dr. Upendra K. Singh Designation Nodal Officer Name & Address of the Monitoring Institute CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & STUDIES (CDECS), JAIPUR 133 (First Floor), Devi Nagar, Nannu Marg, New Sanganer Road, Jaipur-302019, Rajasthan, Office phone No Ph: 0141-2294988/ 2295533; Fax: 0141-2294988; Mobile No Mob.: 09414077287 Email ID : cdecsjpr@sify.com

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